BADSHAHI MOSQUE: HEART AND SOUL OF LAHORE

Lahore is home to many breathtaking and historic locations and one of them is Badshahi Masjid. It is the center of attraction for both tourists as well as the inhabitants. Built-in the Mughal era during the rule of Emperor Aurangzeb, it is the second-largest mosque in Pakistan with three domes and eight minarets. Made with sculptured red sandstones the mosque is a fine representation of the architecture of the Mughals. The tomb of the legendary poet and the founder of the Pakistan movement, Allama Iqbal is also located close to the entrance of the mosque making this already reputable place more honorable. Badshahi Mosque is located on the western side of Hazuri Bagh and Shahi Qila is located on the other side. The arches constructed of red sandstone leads you to the main prayer area.

It is a dream come true moment when a person gets to pray over here because praying in such a beautiful mosque is heart-wrenching and is an experience of a lifetime. Badshahi Mosque is an ideal choice for every couple for their Nikkah ceremony and in recent times, many Nikkah ceremonies have been held there. This mosque provides an excellent atmosphere making the special day of the couple more exceptional. It is quite popular for photography purposes as well. You should visit this place especially if you are traveling for the first time to Lahore. It is advised, to book a tour guide as they give you lots of fascinating information regarding the place and the surrounding areas, which makes your tour more interesting and knowledgeable.

Accommodations near Badshahi Mosque are Al-Hader Hotel, Al-Asad Hotel, Davis Hotel, Hotel Premier Inn, and many others. For an idea, the price rate of Hotel Premier Inn is 22 US Dollars, although prices may vary.